First Church holds grand opening for new gathering space, The Commons

The First Church of God in St. Joseph is celebrating the completion of The Commons, a new community space dedicated to connection, community, and growth at its St. Joseph campus on Niles Avenue. More than 100 people
Applications being taken for grants to support youth programming

The Berrien Community Foundation is now accepting applications for Carolyn’s Kids, a grant program that awards two $50,000 grants to projects or programming for youth. The BCF says the program was started by Carolyn Hanson, who wanted
Whitmer talks state business in visit with Niles Chamber

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is hoping she and state legislative leaders can start working together soon to get Michigan’s business done. Speaking to the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Whitmer said things have been slow since
St. Joseph parking rules updated but fury continues at City Hall

The city of St. Joseph is making more updates to the parking rules in downtown St. Joseph, but so far, the changes aren’t calming outrage over the system. “Residents now have free parking in all of the
Cook plant to hold major emergency drill this month

Staff at the Cook nuclear power plant in Bridgman are gearing up for a major emergency drill later this month. Cook spokesperson Bill Downey tells us every two years, county, state, and federal agencies come to the
Caring Connection fundraiser in South Haven this month

Caring Connection of Benton Harbor will hold a fundraiser this month as the organization continues to struggle with funding uncertainty. Caring Connection CEO Robin McGinnis tells us the second annual Summer Solstice Party will be June 20
Musical Memorial Event to Launch Tim King Music Scholarship Fund June 29 in Benton Harbor

The legacy of the late Tim King—a respected musician, teacher, and audio engineer whose fingerprints touched countless local performances and venues—will live on through a newly established scholarship fund bearing his name. The Tim King Music Scholarship
“Mystery Building” in Three Oaks to Become New Chapter for Local Museum

A significant new chapter is about to be written for both a long-shuttered Three Oaks structure and the community’s deep historic roots. On Thursday, June 12 at 11:00 a.m., the Region of Three Oaks Museum (TROTOM) will